Uday Chopra Thinks 'Marijuana Is Part of Our Culture' and Should Be Legalized

Uday Chopra has a history of cryptic tweets to back-up his claim of why marijuana should be legalized.

Uday Chopra has a history of cryptic tweets to back-up his claim of why marijuana should be legalized.

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Uday Chopra is always the fun part of the Indian internet. Whether he's the subject of some hilarious new meme, or the writer of a really cryptic tweet, Uday Chopra resurfaces every now and then as an Internet favorite.

Chopra also has a very active Twitter account, where he often expresses his views, like most people on the Internet. Only these views are sometimes a little - controversial - to say the least.

In a recent tweet, Chopra advocated the legalizing of Marijuana in India, calling it "part of our culture," and stating how it has a "lot of medical benefits."

I feel India should legalize marijuana. Firstly, It’s part of our culture. Secondly, I think if legalized and taxed it can be a huge revenue source. Not to mention it will remove the criminal element associated with it. Plus and most importantly it has a lot of medical benefits!

He clarifies however, that he doesn't use it, but feels like "it a wise move, given our history with the plant."

And no I do not use it. I just really think it’s a wise move, given our history with the plant. — Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 13, 2018

Several people on Twitter were very confused, and wanted clarity on how exactly weed is "part of our culture."

Well in Holi, Bhaang (which is similar to marijuana) has been used for centuries. Also during Mahashivratri many sadhus smoke it in emulation of Shiva. Guess more religion than culture but the two are kind of inter related.

People also pointed out how legalizing weed might backfire - which sparked a completely different debate in itself.

So your argument is that don’t make it legal cause everyone will be stoned. Wonder why that same reasoning didn’t stop people from legalizing alcohol #Flawed — Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 13, 2018

And while Uday Chopra denies smoking weed himself, he often puts up tweets which could be easily mistaken as the musings and caprices of an extremely stoned person. Take a look at some of the more bizarre ones.

Thinking of numbers again. Do you think Zero is a number? I’m thinking not. If numbers are a representation of value then zero signifies the absence of value. So zero is not a number...BUT then, what about negative numbers like -1 or -57.67 are these numbers then?

Me: I have an invisible friend who looks after me, protects me and when I wish for something he grants it. You: I think you have a serious mental issue and should see a doctor. Me: Im not crazy You: Well can you prove this “friend” exists. Me: No but its God You: That’s fine then — Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 14, 2018